Investing in small-cap space stocks can be full of risk, but a small $500 bet on Rocket Lab could still make sense.The pandemic made space stocks popular. Will the recovery make them profitable? In the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, small companies aiming to commercialize space exploration joined a cavalcade of hundreds of other unprofitable start-ups rushing to IPO by reverse-merging into special purpose acquisition vehicles (SPACs).Granted, it didn't take long for investors to lose interest in space sto ...

When talking about long-term growth opportunities, the space industry cannot be missing from the conversation. It is the industry that is literally expected to rocket to the moon. In fact, theStock analysis brought to you by Jacques Georget. The analysis is based on a careful review of the growth prospects of each company. For valuation purposes, I often use the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model, sharing valuable insight on cash flow generation under different business models.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have ...

Rocket Lab (RKLB 1.81%) has been one of the strongest-performing stocks on the Nasdaq in 2024, soaring by more than 380% since the start of the year.That's impressive, but how have longer-term investors in Rocket Lab fared? For those who bought the stock back in December 2021 and held on through the ensuing turbulence, the return on their investment in this leading space stock has been a little less lofty.Improving financials and a growing backlogAfter completing a reverse merger with a special purpose acqu ...

Space industry leader SpaceX is reportedly shopping around a private auction of some of its employee shares at a $350 billion company valuation. Shares of Rocket Lab USA (NASDAQ: RKLB) look like actual rockets, after all, up 370% over the last 52 weeks. Spy satellite operators Planet Labs (NYSE: PL) and Spire Global (NYSE: SPIR) aren't looking too shabby either, with gains of 65% and 92%, respectively.If you ask me, though, perhaps the ultimate best buy an investor in the space industry could make right now ...

Rocket Lab USA TodayRKLBRocket Lab USA$23.18 +0.07 (+0.30%) 52-Week Range$3.47▼$28.10Price Target$16.50Add to WatchlistRocket Lab USA Inc. NASDAQ: RKLB has emerged as one of the most impressive performers in the aerospace and defense sector in 2024. The stock has gained an astounding 280% this quarter alone, cementing its status as a favorite among retail investors.  As the space industry grows increasingly competitive, Rocket Lab is positioning itself as a formidable contender to SpaceX, with Elon Musk’s ...

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Shares of Rocket Lab (RKLB -11.46%) soared 155% in November, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The space flight and rocket company keeps announcing new missions and posted a promising earnings result in the month. Aiming to compete with SpaceX, Rocket Lab is growing its ambitions and further separating itself from the rocket start-up pack.As of this writing, Rocket Lab stock is up 355% year to date. Here's why it was soaring yet again in November.Fast growth, new capabilitiesIn the thir ...

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) recently clinched a $23.9 million award from the U.S. Department of Commerce to enhance its compound semiconductor manufacturing capabilities at its Albuquerque, NM facility. These semiconductors, used in space-grade solar cells, help power satellites and play a crucial role in national security and commercial applications.RKLB’s Role in the Satellite Solar Cell Materials MarketThe satellite solar cell materials market has been experiencing significant growth in recent times, dri ...

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Rocket Lab (RKLB 6.27%) investors just keep on winning. The space flight company is up around 500% in the last 12 months, which is more than double the returns of Nvidia in that same time frame. It has been an incredible run for the stock, led by its increasing performance in space launches and satellite manufacturing, helping it compete with the dominant player in the sector: SpaceX.Here's why investors are uber-optimistic about SpaceX competitor Rocket Lab, and why the stock is up around 500% in the last ...